Happy 100th Birthday, Jens Risom
A tribute to honor the 100th birthday of midcentury master Jens Risom.
Happy Birthday, HVAC
Here's a random fact for the day: July 17, 2012, marks the 110th anniversary of the humble air conditioner.
Happy Trails
In the Virginia woods, two architects devise an economical solution to a couple’s need for space.
10 Ways to Celebrate Frank Lloyd Wright's 150th Birthday
Frank Lloyd Wright was without a doubt, one of the most iconic and prolific architects of the 20th century.
10 Tiny Happy Hawaiian Huts
It's often said that small is beautiful, and some believe that all you really need in order to be happy, is a hut and a heart.
See How This Colorful Hong Kong Apartment Was Made to Feel Bigger Than it Actually Is
In Hong Kong's Happy Valley—where land is scarce and living spaces are usually pretty small—multi-disciplinary design practice...
These Separate Studios Keep a Retired Couple Happy
Art and life meet in the middle at a creative family retreat in Central Mexico.
Take a Peek at How IKEA Is Celebrating its 75th Birthday
After 75 years of iconic design, the Swedish furniture megastore is paying homage to the past by relaunching a tight selection of...
The Things All Designers Do to Make Their Home a Happier Place
While we generally see ourselves as silver-lining kind of people, the reality is, bad days happen to good people.
10 Modern Wintry Cabins We’d Be Happy to Hole Up In
With November soon coming to a close, Fall leaves will quickly be covered in snow which means we should probably just face it...
Meet the Design Expert Working to Create Happier, Healthier Living for All
Christine Marvin shares the Marvin Design Lab’s thorough process for harnessing the power of light and air, while also discussing...
Happy Birthday Alden B. Dow: Philosopher and Innovator
Live Facebook Event Celebrates Alden B. Dow
18 Chic Home Essentials to Grab Before Snowe’s Birthday Sale Ends this Weekend
The home goods brand taking the internet by storm is offering 15 percent off orders of $250 or more through Sunday, June 23.
A Paint Pro Shares Her Favorites for Keeping a Colorful, Happy Home
We spoke with Natalie Ebel, cofounder of paint company Backdrop, about the home essentials that elevate her everyday life in Los...
Friday Finds 01.27.12
If you've been itching to find out what's piqued our interest this week, you're in luck.
7 Simple Ways to Make Your Home Instantly Happier, According to Top Designers
Yabu Pushelberg, Kelly Wearstler, and other experts share the small changes you can make right now to boost your mood.
The New Happier Camper Might Make You Want to Give Up Your Apartment
With two dedicated living spaces, a modular interior, a bathroom, and a kitchenette, Happier Camper’s 2020 Traveler is ready for...
Slat Happy
Budget supplies become modern design gold in this Omaha home.
Happy Labor Day!
Celebrate Labor Day with these backyards and outdoor spaces.
Open the Door to a Happier Home
Maximize your views—and joy—at home with a well-engineered wall system.
Colour Makes People Happy
Located on a quiet suburban street in South London, the shop Colour Makes People Happy is painted in a surprisingly subtle shade...
The Whole House Zone
By conceptually dividing your home into zones, you can analyze each of its functions in turn.
Ring In Brooklinen’s 6th Birthday With a Celebratory Sale
You’re invited to take 20% off sitewide.
25 Creative Wedding Gifts the Lovebirds Will Adore
Surprise the happy couple—or add them to your own registry.
A Close Look at Happy Plugs’ Sound Pieces
Happy Plugs, a Stockholm-based fashion and lifestyle brand, aims to develop tech accessories that can be personalized with a...
Make Your Parents Happy by Building Them a House
This seaside New Zealand house is a family affair.
17 Arne Jacobsen Designs We Love
We’re celebrating the birthday of the iconic designer and architect by looking back at some of his best work.
This California–Made Camper Is All You Need to Get Your Adventures Going
At this point, everyone knows how much we love the outdoors.
Asking $600K, This Midcentury Home Is a Rare Find Near Birmingham, Alabama
The split-level home strikes a happy compromise between classic details and contemporary updates.
The Inimitable Artek Stool—and 16 Other Alvar Aalto Designs to Bring Warm Modernism Into Your Home
Born February 3 in Kuortane, Finland, Alvar Aalto brought a harmonious balance of function and grace to everything he designed.
A Cane Chair Takes Pride of Place in a West Oakland Plant Shop
Kalu Gebreyohannes and J’Maica Roxanne of Blk Girls Green House share why they find the chair both powerful and beautiful.
This Timber Prefab by Manta North Is What Dreams Are Made Of
The Scandinavian-inspired prefab—a minimalist design that starts at $179K—is one family’s happy place by the sea.
Flexible work hours meet happy hour at The Austin
San Francisco-based developer Pacific Eagle Holdings set out to create a living space where residents could work during the day...
38 Eco-Friendly Personal Care, Cleaning, and Home Products to Green Up Your Space
Investing in non-toxic, environmentally friendly products for your home doesn’t have to be a chore—or cost a fortune.
10 Things You Need to Know About Isamu Noguchi
On his birthday, we remember Japanese-American artist, designer, and activist Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988) for a legacy of...
A Copper Cabin in British Columbia Glows With Magical Childhood Memories
The colorful steel-clad cabin evokes the owner’s happy memories of holidays spent in a converted railroad boxcar.

1,051 more articles